Model example (7)

I believe the answer is:

paragon

(Other definitions for paragon that I've seen before include "Model of excellence or perfection" , "An ideal" , "A perfect person - pagan or what?" , "Perfect example of a quality" , "A model as of virtue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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